Avalanche 1998

"Avalanche" (1998) is a large-scale installation by Maya Lin that evokes a sense of vast, undulating landscape. The piece is comprised of a series of curved, wooden panels that create the illusion of rolling hills or waves. In the background, a towering blue wall, reminiscent of a snow-capped mountain, provides a dramatic contrast to the organic forms below, further emphasizing the piece's theme of natural forces. Lin's work often explores themes of nature and human interaction with the environment. This piece invites viewers to contemplate the power and fragility of the natural world.